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Teacher Toolbox
Teacher Toolbox
The Teacher Toolbox resources are designed to support educators in a wide range of learning environments. New to our materials?—Start here!
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A Towering Task
A Towering Task
These educational resources for A Towering Task are designed for high school, undergraduate and graduate settings for exploring Economics, Environmental Studies, Health Disparities, Health...
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And So It Begins new
And So It Begins
In a decades-long nonfiction saga of the Philippines, And So It Begins director Ramona Diaz presents the latest chapter on her homeland as the...
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Big Sonia
Big Sonia
Big Sonia presents an engaging first-person story to help your students understand the impact of the Holocaust. Explore Antisemitism, the Holocaust, Film Literacy and...
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Black History Lessons
Black History Lessons
This collection includes resources for teaching US Black History and Global Black History. We recommend the US Black History resources for Civics, Government, and...
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Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies brings the Cold War to life for students in U.S. History and AP World History: Modern classes. Our Discussion Guide offers...
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Celebration of Nature – New Resources!
Celebration of Nature – New Resources!
A Celebration of Nature Lessons & Activities for Elementary & Middle School are great for STEM Learning, Earth Day and Earth Month, and more....
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Chasing Coral new
Chasing Coral
“We made Chasing Coral to invigorate discussions around climate issues and activate youth to be a part of the solution. Below you’ll find five resources...
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Chasing Ice new
Chasing Ice
Chasing Ice is a powerful tool to engage the next generation in discussion around solutions to climate crisis. The Chasing Ice Discussion Guide is...
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Chevalier
Chevalier
Inspired by the incredible true story of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges in 18th century France, Chevalier takes place during the lead up to the...
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Children of Heaven
Children of Heaven
Children of Heaven introduces students to the people and culture of Iran. It’s a great tool for building empathy and broadening horizons through global education.
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Civics Activities and Printables
Civics Activities and Printables
These Civics Activities and Printables are designed for Social Studies, Civics, and Government classes for grades 6-8. Teaching Tips We recommend screening the full...
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Civics and Civic Engagement Lessons – New Resources!
Civics and Civic Engagement Lessons – New Resources!
These Civics and Civic Engagement Lessons are great for civics, government, and social studies classes. Additional resources for teaching with these films are available...
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Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops
Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops
Teach about climate tipping points with film! These five short films are perfect for classroom  use and are available for free. Looking for more...
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Crip Camp
Crip Camp
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution provides an opportunity to explore the history of U.S. disability activism, culture, and history. We recommend this film for...
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Defiant Requiem
Defiant Requiem
Defiant Requiem is a powerful film for teaching about the Holocaust and World War II history. “One of the major themes… is courage.” — Learn...
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Environmental Studies Lessons – New Resources!
Environmental Studies Lessons – New Resources!
These Environmental Studies Lessons are great for STEM Learning, Climate Studies, Earth Science, Environmental Science classes, and more.  Additional resources for teaching with these...
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Finding Pride
Finding Pride
The Finding Pride: Official Discussion and Activity Guide takes a look at 33 compelling true stories stories divided into six themes or lesson plans....
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Francesco
Francesco
Francesco offers an intimate look at Pope Francis: a global leader who approaches challenging and complex issues with humility, wisdom and generosity towards all....
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From the Ashes
From the Ashes
Learn more about the impact of coal mining on our health, economy, and climate with From the Ashes.  
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Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down
Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down
Explore aphasia, civic engagement, gun violence. media responsibility, mental health and more with the Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down Learning Guide and Discussion Guide....
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Genius
Genius
Our discussion guide is for Season 1 of the National Geographic series Genius can be used as a way to expand student learning about...
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Glossary of Film Terms
Glossary of Film Terms
The Glossary of Film Terms is useful for Film History, Film Literacy and Film Studies classes. It pairs well with all of our film...
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Golden Age Karate
Golden Age Karate
Golden Age Karate is great for teaching character education, community building, SEL, and service learning. This 5- minute film was a Vimeo Staff Pick! Learn...
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Greener Pastures
Greener Pastures
Greener Pastures opens opportunities for discussion about life for small family farmers, climate change, family, substance abuse, hardship and resilience, and the US rural...
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Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines
Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines
The Group Discussions Facilitation Guidelines provide suggestions for leading productive conversations that broaden perspectives, encourage empathy, and create safe spaces for student engagement.
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Happy (The Happy Movie)
Happy (The Happy Movie)
Use Happy (The Happy Movie!) to explore the psychology of happiness with your students, bolster social emotional learning (SEL) and introduce them to cultures...
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He Named Me Malala
He Named Me Malala
He Named Me Malala introduces students to the real life story of education advocate Malala Yousafzai, who became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate in history...
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Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures
We are pleased to offer an easy-to-use Discussion Guide and a classroom-ready Curriculum Guide for Disney’s Hidden Figures. Literary Connection For a film-book pairing, teach...
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How to Choose Films for Your Classroom
How to Choose Films for Your Classroom
How to Choose Films for Your Classroom  is designed to help you choose the right film for your learning community.   As you work through...
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Jane
Jane
Jane introduces students to the life and work of pioneering chimpanzee expert Dr. Jane Goodall, as well as her colleagues Dian Fossey and Biruté...
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Just Mercy
Just Mercy
Our Just Mercy curriculum guide grounds students in the historical context of US racial segregation and the Civil Rights movement. It’s a powerful tool...
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Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet
Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet
Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet brings Gibran’s famous book to the screen as a beautiful animated anthology film, produced by Salma Hayek. Engage students with classroom-ready...
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Know How
Know How
Know How follows five young people as they confront loss, heartbreak, and disappointment and find ways to persevere. It’s a good way to start...
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Landfill Harmonic
Landfill Harmonic
Landfill Harmonic is an inspirational documentary with key opportunities for environmental education. Looking for more Earth Month films for students? Check out these environment-themed films with lesson...
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Like Stars on Earth
Like Stars on Earth
Like Stars on Earth offers a wonderful opportunity to teach students about India, Bollywood films, and the Hindu festival Diwali. It can also open...
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Media Literacy and Journalism Lessons – New Resources!
Media Literacy and Journalism Lessons – New Resources!
These Media Literacy and Journalism Lessons can be used for Government, Journalism, Media Literacy, Social Studies classes and more.  Additional resources for teaching with these...
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Meshes of the Afternoon
Meshes of the Afternoon
The Meshes of the Afternoon Discussion Guide is a flexible resource that can be used to focus on: Meshes of the Afternoon (Film History,...
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Navalny
Navalny
Navalny is designed for teaching Civics, Current Events, Government, Journalism, Political Science, Social Studies, Russian History, World History and AP World History: Modern. We recommend...
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North Putnam
North Putnam, about a rural Indiana school district and the community it serves, is excellent for educator discussions and professional development. Audiences come away...
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One Strange Rock
One Strange Rock
One Strange Rock is a ten-part National Geographic series that explores the twists of fate that allow life to thrive on earth. These classroom-ready lesson...
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Out of the Dark
Out of the Dark
Out of the Dark shows many aspects of life in Colombia, from modernization and globalization to the persistence of indigenous traditions. It also provides a...
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Please Vote For Me
Please Vote For Me
Please Vote For Me brings civics and elections to life for students and is also a valuable tool for teaching students about China. “This film...
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Queen of Katwe
Queen of Katwe
Queen of Katwe introduces students to Uganda, chess, and international chess star Phiona Mutesi. It’s also a great tool for starting conversations about the...
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Rebel Hearts
Rebel Hearts
Inspire students to create change with Rebel Hearts. Valuable resource for U.S. History and Women’s History.
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River of Gold
River of Gold
River of Gold is a powerful tool for teaching across the curriculum about the critical environmental importance of the Amazon River Basin. This guide is...
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Safe Place
Safe Place
Safe Place is a powerful tool for individual adult learners, community groups and higher education classes engaged in the study of criminal justice, torture...
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Schindler’s List
Schindler’s List
Schindler’s List is a powerful tool for social studies classes teaching Holocaust Education and World War Two history. This Oscar-winning film is also great for...
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Searching for Amani new
Searching for Amani
Searching for Amani presents a compelling documentary with a young journalist main character that introduces students to Kenya and explores climate change from multiple...
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Summer of Soul
Summer of Soul
Engage students through music with Oscar-winning documentary film Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised). Literary Connection For a film-book pairing,...
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Teaching With Film: Getting Started Guide
Teaching With Film: Getting Started Guide
Teaching With Film: Getting Started Guide will get you ready to teach with film. These simple tips are also useful for teaching with any...
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind introduces students to Malawi and science of wind power. Literary Connection For a film-book pairing, teach the film...
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The Crisis Scientists new
The Crisis Scientists
The Crisis Scientists is a great teaching tool for environmental education, civic engagement, and much more. This short film presents a portrait of courageous...
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The Cup
The Cup
The Cup connects with current events through lessons on refugees and the politics of production. Explore Tibetan Culture, Buddhism, Media Literacy and much more...
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The Dhamma Brothers
The Dhamma Brothers
This guide for The Dhamma Brothers features resources on meditation and the brain, including an experiential lesson for beginning meditation. The lessons can be...
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The Invisible Shield
The Invisible Shield
The Invisible Shield highlights the critical importance of the public health system and the unsung heroes who work in it to keep us safe. The...
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The Love Bugs
The Love Bugs
Explore the love of nature and the nature of love with The Love Bugs, an Emmy-award winning documentary.
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The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
Teach about world music, world instruments and world cultures with The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble.
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The Neighborhood Storyteller
The Neighborhood Storyteller
The Neighborhood Storyteller is an engaging teaching tool to excite students about the power of reading. It also introduces students to current events in...
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The Post
The Post
The Post is a great way to engage students about journalism ethics and fake news as well as the First Amendment and student journalism....
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The Social Dilemma new
The Social Dilemma
With The Social Dilemma as a jumping off point, we hope these resources will empower viewers to demand and create better social media technology...
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The Story of God with Morgan Freeman
The Story of God with Morgan Freeman
Join Morgan Freeman in exploring different faiths around the world in The Story of God. This discussion guide features a section that corresponds with...
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The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman
The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman
In National Geographic’s The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman, each episode explores a single fundamental force or topic, including love, belief, power, war...
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The Way Home
The Way Home
The Way Home presents an engaging opportunity to learn about traditional Korean culture. Our lesson plans for this film span the curriculum, including Social...
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The Wild new
The Wild
Join the real-life struggle to save the last fully intact wild salmon system left on Earth with these lessons for documentary film The Wild....
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Unzipped: An Autopsy of American Inequality
Unzipped: An Autopsy of American Inequality
Unzipped: An Autopsy of American Inequality shines a light on the housing crisis in the U.S. and the complex realities of living unhoused. The Unzipped...
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Wadjda
Wadjda
Wadjda introduces students to Saudi Arabia and Islam. It’s also a great starting point for discussing gender equality.
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Walden, A Game
Walden, A Game
Walden, A Game allows players to explore the life of American philosopher Henry David Thoreau at Walden Pond in 1845. Literary Connections This educational...
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Whale Rider Whale Rider
Whale Rider
Whale Rider tells the story of a Māori girl who challenges generations of cultural tradition and assumptions about gender. Introduce students to Aotearoa /...
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Windows and Mirrors
Windows and Mirrors
This activity encourages learners to engage with a balanced variety of text and media perspectives. The activity also builds belonging and class community by...
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Women’s History Lessons – New Resources!
Women’s History Lessons – New Resources!
Our Women’s History Lessons and resources are great for English Language Arts, Film Literacy, Government, Social Studies, STEM, Women’s Studies classes, and more. Additional...
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Youth v Gov Youth v Gov
Youth v Gov
Bring Youth v Gov to your classroom to engage students around Civics, U.S. Government, Environmental Science and more! We recommend this film and guide combination...
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